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The BL star once again reaches out to his Filipino fans during a time of crisis.

Thai actor Tay Tawan Vihokratana extended his heartfelt support to Filipinos affected by the powerful earthquake that struck Mindanao earlier this week.

On June 8, Tay took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a message written in Filipino, directly addressing his fans in the Philippines.

“Sa ating mga kaibigang Pilipino, nabalitaan ko ang tungkol sa lindol at nais ko pong ipaabot ang aking taos-pusong suporta at panalangin para sa inyong kaligtasan. Ingat po kayong lahat,” he wrote.

Sa ating mga kaibigang Pilipino, nabalitaan ko ang tungkol sa lindol at nais ko pong ipaabot ang aking taos-pusong suporta at panalangin para sa inyong kaligtasan. Ingat po kayong lahat.💙

— เทย์ทาวาฬ (@Tawan_V) June 8, 2026

The message came after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit off the coast of Sarangani, causing significant damage across parts of Mindanao, with fatalities, injuries, and thousands of affected families reported in its aftermath.

A familiar voice to Filipino fans

Tay has long shared a close bond with Filipino supporters. Apart from his hit BL series such as Dark Blue Kiss, he has visited the Philippines for fan meetings and collaborated with local celebrities, earning a loyal following in the country.

During times of crisis, the actor has consistently shown support. In 2020, he also reached out to Filipinos affected by Typhoon Ulysses, encouraging them to stay strong and even sharing emergency hotlines.

Filipino fans react

Following his recent post, Filipino fans quickly expressed their gratitude online, praising Tay for his thoughtful message and effort to communicate in their language.

Some netizens described the gesture as “nakaka-touch,” noting how the actor continues to remember his Filipino supporters even during difficult times. Others thanked him for his prayers, with replies such as “Salamat, Tay!” and “We love you for always thinking of Filipinos.”

Fans also pointed out how meaningful it was for Tay to write in Filipino, with one commenting that it showed “genuine care and respect” for his audience in the Philippines.

For many, his message served as a small but comforting reminder that Filipinos are not alone, even drawing support from artists abroad.

🥺 the effort to post your support in tagalog language is making me cry, P'Tay! This is why your Filipino fans love you so much!

— Aeriii in her LUAT era 🪷✨ (@aerichuua) June 9, 2026

Thank you P'tay for your concern to our fellow filipinos and to our country, Mahal ka namin!🥹❤️‍🩹

— Ruzel (@mynameis_azel) June 9, 2026

พออ่านที่น้องเตย์พิมพ์เป็นภาษาตากาล็อกแล้วพี่สมองรวนเลย 555 ขอบคุณที่เป็นห่วงทุกคนนะค๊า🙏

— C 🌱 (@imclarao) June 9, 2026

Wahhhh... A post in Filipino hits different. Salamat sa pag alala at panalangin, @Tawan_V.

— Rei (@IHeartPolcasan) June 8, 2026

Wave of global support

Tay is among several international celebrities who have expressed solidarity with Filipinos following the disaster. Stars like Sandara Park and Thalía also shared messages of support as recovery efforts continue across affected areas.

Tay's gesture once again highlights the strong connection between international artists and Filipino fans—one that extends beyond concerts, fan meetings, and television screens.

In moments of crisis, messages like his resonate deeply, proving that simple words of support can bring comfort and unity during challenging times.

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